How severe is CVE-2016-4386?

CVE-2016-4386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-4386 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-4386?

CVE-2016-4386 affects Hp Network Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4386?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2016-4386 published?

CVE-2016-4386 was published on 2016-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-4386

CVE-2016-4386 is a high-severity vulnerability in Hp Network Automation with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Network Automation
Published: 2016-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

HPE Network Automation Software 10.10 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-4386?: HPE Network Automation Software 10.10 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2016-4386?: CVE-2016-4386 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-4386 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4386?: CVE-2016-4386 affects Hp Network Automation. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4386?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-4386 published?: CVE-2016-4386 was published on 2016-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:network_automation:10.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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